Simply Abu Dhabi Magazine XXIII

I n recent years, pocket watches have been making their presence felt. These precursors to wristwatches never stray far frombeing in vogue and self-respecting hipsters and gentlemen dandies can be seen sporting a pocket watch tucking into either the breast pocket of their suit jacket or in their waistcoat. Always a dynamic brand, Harry Winston offers a flamboyant addition to this fine field of horology with the My Precious Time brooch timepiece. Harry Winston was founded in 1932 during the Art Deco movement and the clean lines and geometrical forms duly associated with the style echo through many of Harry Winston’s high jewellery collections. TheMy Precious Time creation is positively infused by Art Deco and it is immediately striking. As soon as it meets the eyes the brilliance of the 368 white diamonds capture your attention. Fashioned in white gold, the intensity of impact speaks volumes for the outstanding skills of the master craftsmen, gemsetters and jewellers at Harry Winston. There is a variety of diamond cuts and sizes showcased, including a large cushion-cut diamond and a vibrant arrangement of marquise-cut, brilliant-cut and baguette-cut stones. The effect is nothing short of mesmerising. The brooch is operated by pressing on a marquise- cut diamond just below the large cushion-cut diamond, and the trigger releases an octagonal- shaped secret watch. Commensurate with its identity as a secret watch, the caseback is camouflaged in diamonds. The chain is also in white gold, and when revealed, the sophisticated face of the timepiece – which is full-set with 142 brilliant- cut diamonds on the dial – displays the time, which is kept precise by a fine quality quartz movement. It is water resistant, but with a timeless piece so refined, so elegant and opulent, it is not recommended to have it anywhere else but handsomely pinned to a perfectly tailored suit. 1 0 3 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I